Air Forces comparison: Bangladesh vs Pakistan
Bangladesh Air Force 🇧🇩
| Official Name | Bangladesh Air Force |
| Local Name | বাংলাদেশ বিমান বাহিনী (Bangladesh Biman Bahini) |
| Active aircraft | 214 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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Pakistan Air Force 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Air Force |
| Local Name | پاک فضائیہ (Pāk Faḍāyiyah) |
| Active aircraft | 1369 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 77 |
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Bangladeshi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
79 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
75 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
21 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Pakistani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
469 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
355 | |
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Training
|
447 | |
|
Transport
|
62 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
36 | |
Evolution of Bangladeshi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Pakistani Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan has more military aircraft with 1,369 active aircraft compared to Bangladesh's 214, a difference of 1,155 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan has more combat aircraft with 469 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bangladesh's 79.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates more military helicopters with 355 compared to Bangladesh's 75.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan has more transport aircraft with 62 compared to Bangladesh's 21.
How do the Bangladesh and Pakistan air forces compare in size?
Pakistan's air force is 3.0 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total active aircraft (62 vs 21).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan has 77 aircraft on order compared to Bangladesh's 6.